i really dont care if they are right or left....
public funds should not be spent on elective cosmetic surgery.
I think they should be depending on the reasons for the surgery. If someone wanted breast implants but already had average sized boobs, I would say tough. But if they had no breast at all, or were very flat chested, then yes, because a bust will give them confidence and help with their depression.
Same with gender surgery.
bingo.... they wont die without it.
Its elective cosmetic surgery. If they want it... they can damn well pay for it themselves.
They could die without it - the depression get so bad they could harm themselves. We shouldn't be standing back allowing that to happen.
The only things I am really opposed to the taxpayers paying for are medical treatment for smokers, and lap band/gastric bands for the obese. They damaged their own bodies, they should suffer the consequences.